Civil Engineer

Support the delivery of major water and wastewater projects from concept through detailed design and construction support.

Cape Town | Remote | 9:00am – 4:00pm UK time | Up to R53,000 per month

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a fast-growing design and engineering consultancy operating across the water sector, with offices in Glasgow, Newcastle and London. The business is quality-driven, collaborative, ambitious and agile, with a focus on delivering long-term value to clients, employees and partners.

The company provides an environment focused on rapid career progression and professional development. Its structured professional development programme sets clear targets and timelines to support career advancement.

Flexible options, including remote and condensed working schedules, are available depending on project and company needs, with a focus on employee well-being and work-life balance.

THE ROLE: CIVIL ENGINEER

The Civil Engineer will support the delivery of major water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects, contributing to projects from concept through to detailed design and construction support.

The role will work within multidisciplinary teams to develop engineering solutions while ensuring designs are technically robust, cost-effective and compliant with industry standards. The Civil Engineer will also play a central role in shaping project outcomes, mentoring junior engineers and driving design quality across multidisciplinary teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the delivery of major water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to a wide range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design and construction support.
• Develop engineering solutions within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure designs are technically robust, cost-effective and compliant with industry standards.
• Help shape project outcomes.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Drive design quality across multidisciplinary teams.

ABOUT YOU

• 3–6 years of Civil Engineering experience.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Bring proven experience in civil engineering design, preferably within the water or wastewater industry.
• Demonstrate proficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering tools.
• Have a strong understanding of water engineering principles, hydraulic systems and infrastructure design.
• Be familiar with regulatory frameworks, including CDM Regulations and the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Bring an analytical mindset, problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate proactivity, responsibility and multitasking skills.
• Show a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Be willing to work towards chartership with a relevant professional institution, including ICE, CIWEM or IoW.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Professional licensure or chartered status is desirable.